Objective
Prepare and assemble food for staff. Cleaning interior rooms as assigned in farm. Production data entry, working closely with the staff needs within job description. Help to maintain PIPESTONE core values throughout the farm.
Role and Responsibilities
- Communicating effectively verbally and in writing as appropriate to the needs of the audience
- Act as a mentor to help build healthy relationships with the team
- Maintain meal plan within a monthly and per person budget
- Create meal plan for one month in advance
- Prep and cook lunch Monday -- Friday with leftovers prepared/portioned for weekend staff.
- General cleaning of interior spaces of the farm
- Sort, wash, dry, fold and organize daily laundry
- Monitor inventory and order supplies for food prep and kitchen needs
- Attention to detail and ability to multi-task
- Data entry and ability to work with company computer programs
- Help with general tasks in the barn as needed, including wean room prep and supply room cleaning/organizing
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures
- Ability to acquire food safety certification
Work Environment
- Farm based office setting with exposure to livestock areas
- Agricultural swine environment in rural areas
- Noise levels that require hearing protection in some areas
Physical Requirements
- Stand, walk and be on feet 8 to 10 hours per day.
- Frequently bend, reach, squat and kneel.
- Frequently use one or both hands/arms to grasp or pull.
- Frequently lift objects weighing 3 to 40 pounds.
- Occasionally bend while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
- Interacting with computers to enter information into the database
Additional Requirements
- Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation to get to work and meetings assigned
- Picking up groceries
- Any other duties as assigned by supervisor
Skills Required
- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures
- Ability to acquire food safety certification
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Ability to perform physical work: stand/walk 8-10 hours, bend, squat, lift up to 40 pounds
- Data entry and ability to use company computer programs
- Meal preparation and menu planning within budget (prep/cook Monday–Friday, prepare weekend portions)
- General cleaning, laundry, inventory monitoring and ordering kitchen/supply items
- Attention to detail and ability to multi-task
What We Do
PIPESTONE is a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping farmers today create the farms of tomorrow. Founded in 1942 as a veterinary clinic, the company provides expertise and resources in pig health, management, nutrition, research, and marketing. It offers world-class sow management and veterinary services to hog, bovine, and companion animal producers across the Midwest.
